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Schneider Electric Releases PowerChute Network Shutdown Version 5.2

On September 2, 2025, Schneider Electric, a leader in digital transformation for energy management and automation, has officially released version 5.2 of its UPS management software, PowerChute™ Network Shutdown. Tailored for medium to large-scale environments, this software enhances the performance and management of Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), focusing primarily on the stability of IT infrastructures in offices and data centers.

The PowerChute Network Shutdown software operates by facilitating communication between networks and UPS systems, allowing automatic shutdown of servers during power outages, thus ensuring smooth operations for businesses. The latest upgrade aims to improve management capabilities and operational efficiency in virtual environments.

Key Features of PowerChute Network Shutdown Version 5.2

With this new version, several significant features have been implemented:

1. Priority Setting for Virtual Machines: The software now includes a feature that allows users to set shutdown/startup priorities for virtual machines in Microsoft’s Hyper-V and Azure Stack HCI environments directly on the PowerChute interface.

2. Bulk Export of Support Logs: Troubleshooting is made easier with the option to easily generate and export multiple logs via the Help tab, streamlining the diagnostic process.

3. Enhanced Windows Event Viewer Output: An extension of a previously added functionality, the enhanced event log output allows for more detailed information. Various event levels and IDs are now outputted from fixed values to more recognizable identifiers that categorize events related to UPS and environmental factors.

More About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric's mission is to enable everyone to maximize energy and resource usage, achieving progress and sustainability concurrently, encapsulated in the phrase, "Life Is On". The company considers itself a reliable partner for sustainability and efficiency through its expertise in electrification, automation, and digitalization.

As a global leader in industrial technology, Schneider Electric delivers smart solutions for manufacturing, resilient infrastructure, future-ready data centers, intelligent buildings, and intuitive home automation. Their offerings, based on profound expertise, include connected products, automation solutions, software, and services designed to provide integrated, AI-driven industrial IoT solutions that enhance customer profitability and growth through enabling digital twins.

With a network of over 160,000 employees and more than 1 million partners, Schneider Electric operates in over 100 countries, fostering close relationships with customers and stakeholders. The company emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion under its meaningful purpose of ensuring a sustainable future for all.

For more information about Schneider Electric and its initiatives, you can visit www.se.com/jp.